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counterattack

noun counteraction, counterassault, counterblast, counterblow, countermeasure, counteroffensive, counterplot, counterpush, counterstroke, counterthrust, cross fire, reprisal, retort, retortion, revenge, riposte

See also: confront, oppose, opposition, reprisal

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I believe that in knock-out competitions safety-first counterattacking is the best style of play to win trophies.

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Lockwoods' counterattacking style brought them further goals through Matty Brannagan, James Dagnall, Joe Hannaford and Adam Bates.

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Mexico held the ball for some 70 percent of the game, but it often stumbled in the thicket at midfield, and had so many men get forward that Brian McBride and Donovan were able to score counterattacking goals.